Crypto Pirates Beware: Europe’s Cyber-Patrol Week Cracks Down on IPTV Infringers!
During Intellectual Property Crime Cyber-Patrol Week, Europol and partners flagged 69 suspect sites for intellectual property violations in Europe. With 25 illicit IPTV services referred to crypto service providers for disruption, $55 million in cryptocurrency flows were traced. The operation highlights Europe’s commitment to tackling online piracy and the growing reliance on cryptocurrency among offenders.
Hot Take:
Europol and its buddies are on a digital pirate-hunting spree, and they’re not sailing the high seas—they’re surfing the web! Intellectual Property Crime Cyber-Patrol Week sounds like a crime-fighting summer camp, except instead of roasting marshmallows, they’re roasting illegal IPTV services. What’s next, a treasure map to hidden crypto accounts?
Key Points:
- 69 sites flagged for intellectual property violations across Europe.
- 25 illicit IPTV services targeted with crypto service disruptions.
- 44 sites remain under investigation.
- Investigators traced $55 million in cryptocurrency flows.
- Operation involved collaboration from over 15 countries and private sectors.